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Honey is much more than a tasty substitute ………………… (for / of / to) sugar. This sweet substance has healing powers too. …………………… (For / Of / By) one thing, its thick, sticky consistency helps coat and soothe the throat. Studies have shown that antioxidant levels …………………… (in / on / at) the body rise after someone swallows honey. Antioxidants are substances that protect our cells …………………… (from / of / with) damage. All honey ………………….. (contain / is containing / contains) antioxidants, but certain types contain more of them than others. Honey has another health advantage too. At least some types ………………….(seem / seems / seemed) to kill infectious microbes.

There is no evidence that having honey will help ………………… (prevent / to prevent / preventing) colds. But if your throat is sore and you can’t stop coughing, it might make you ……………………. (feel / to feel) better. And a little dose of sweetness might as well cheer you ……………………. (on / up / for)!

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Honey is much more than a tasty substitute for sugar. This sweet substance has healing powers too. For one thing, its thick, sticky consistency helps coat and soothe the throat. Studies have shown that antioxidant levels in the body rise after someone swallows honey. Antioxidants are substances that protect our cells from damage. All honey contains antioxidants, but certain types contain more of them than others. Honey has another health advantage too. At least some types seem to kill infectious microbes.

There is no evidence that having honey will help prevent / to prevent colds. But if your throat is sore and you can’t stop coughing, it might make you feel better. And a little dose of sweetness might just cheer you up!